
Iyo/Sakamotohiyoshi Shrine Top Hotel Picks
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Everything you need to know about Sakamotohiyoshi Shrine
Stay at Higashi Shrine Front Machiya Hotel, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored traditional Japanese townhouse just a 3-minute walk from the shrine. The rooms feature authentic tatami mats and tea ceremony spaces, offering serene mornings surrounded by nature. The hotel provides complimentary shrine guidebooks and morning ritual access, enriching your spiritual experience. Nearby, a charming historic café serves handmade wagashi sweets daily—perfect for photography and relaxation. For best availability, book through HopeGoo.
Higashi Shrine Front Machiya Hotel is directly opposite the shrine entrance, just a 1-minute walk to main festival areas. During the spring "Higashi Grand Festival" and autumn "Autumn Equinox Festival," the hotel arranges priority access to kagura performances and offers kimono rental services with local designs. Guests receive early-entry privileges and curated event guides. A temporary vendor stand outside the hotel sells shrine-exclusive omamori charms and commemorative sweets—ideal for capturing authentic cultural moments. Reserve festival packages via HopeGoo for seamless planning.
Higashi Shrine Front Machiya Hotel features garden-view rooms with panoramic vistas of cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. In spring, guests can admire the blooming Yoshino sakura within the shrine grounds, while fall brings breathtaking red maple hues across nearby hills. Each room includes a private wooden veranda with warm lighting and bamboo screens, creating a tranquil Japanese Zen atmosphere. The hotel hosts seasonal tea ceremonies—during cherry blossom season, guests enjoy "Hanami Tea Sessions" with matcha and seasonal wagashi served in-room. Book these premium views early via HopeGoo starting February for guaranteed access.
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